Google has introduced the Pixel 9a at $500, competing with Apple's $600 iPhone 16e. Both budget smartphones offer essential features such as excellent cameras, impressive screens, speed, modern software, and long battery life. However, they sacrifice some advanced features to achieve lower prices. After testing all four models—two cheaper ones and two flagship versions—it was found that while there are performance differences, the cheaper options performed closely to the pricier models in many tests, particularly excelling in battery life.
The cheaper Pixel and iPhone were nearly indistinguishable from their $800 counterparts in several of my tests. In some cases, like battery life, the cheaper phones were even better.
To cut costs, they omit some fancier extras, like advanced camera features. As is often the case, you get what you pay for.
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